Wednesday,
29 January 2025
OAM honour for Anna who still has more to give
News

OAM honour for Anna who still has more to give

At just 38 Anna Barwick from Peak Hill says she still has so much more to give

Christine Little  >  
27 Jan 2025
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Parkes Champion-Post

Check out this week’s digital edition

Check out this week’s digital edition

Jacob Selwood  >  
06 Sep 2024
Henry is the 'star of the stars'
Sport

Henry is the ‘star of the stars’

Henry Kross was presented the Ron Harrison OAM Rising Star Award on Australia Day

Christine Little  >  
14 hours ago
Top gong for Sarah as sport stars recognised
Sport

Top gong for Sarah as sport stars recognised

Sarah Hartin and Ryker Moore are our Sportspeople of the Year

Christine Little  >  
18 hours ago
Trundle shines on Australia Day
News

Trundle shines on Australia Day

It was a special Australia Day for the community of Trundle this year

Mid West Media  >  
27 Jan 2025
Trundle shines on Australia Day
News

Trundle shines on Australia Day

It was a special Australia Day for the community of Trundle this year

Mid West Media  >  
27 Jan 2025
Parkes at the core for award-winning artists
Arts and Entertainment

Parkes at the core for award-winning artists

Australia Day Cultural Awards showcase artists’ pride in their town

Christine Little  >  
27 Jan 2025
Award recipients devoted to community
News

Award recipients devoted to community

Here are our Australia Day 2025 Community Awards recipients

Christine Little  >  
26 Jan 2025
So much to celebrate in the shire
Events

So much to celebrate in the shire

Parkes Shire citizens come together to celebrate and recognise each other on Australia Day

Christine Little  >  
26 Jan 2025
Best of the best on show
Sport

Best of the best on show

Parkes Shire Sport Awards nominees have been revealed

Mid West Media  >  
23 Jan 2025
So much to celebrate in the shire
Events

So much to celebrate in the shire

Parkes Shire citizens come together to celebrate and recognise each other on Australia Day

Christine Little  >  
26 Jan 2025
Best of the best on show
Sport

Best of the best on show

Parkes Shire Sport Awards nominees have been revealed

Mid West Media  >  
23 Jan 2025
New time for council meetings
Council

New time for council meetings

Parkes Shire Council meetings will take place at 3pm

Christine Little  >  
23 Jan 2025
Come together this Australia Day
Events

Come together this Australia Day

The Parkes Shire is ready to celebrate Australia Day

Christine Little  >  
23 Jan 2025
Best parade entrants in the spotlight
Events

Best parade entrants in the spotlight

Here are the winners of the Parkes Elvis Festival Street Parade

Mid West Media  >  
21 Jan 2025
Winners of the senior look-a-like competitions
Events

Winners of the senior look-a-like competitions

Every year the Parkes Elvis Festival hosts look-a-like and tribute competitions

Mid West Media  >  
21 Jan 2025
Community
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Maddy would love to see rock 'n' roll dance rise to next level
Community

Maddy would love to see rock ‘n’ roll dance rise to next level

“I would love to see more adults and kids competing at the Parkes Elvis Festival.“

Christine Little  >  
16 Jan 2025
From Parkes to Paris, Lucy is on a youth exchange adventure
Community

From Parkes to Paris, Lucy is on a youth exchange adventure

Lucy Noakes will be heading to France for a year as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange

Madeline Blackstock  >  
16 Jan 2025
From Parkes to Paris, Lucy is on a youth exchange adventure
Community

From Parkes to Paris, Lucy is on a youth exchange adventure

Lucy Noakes will be heading to France for a year as part of the Rotary Youth Exchange

Madeline Blackstock  >  
16 Jan 2025
Annual Rotary raffle sees four lucky winners
Community

Annual Rotary raffle sees four lucky winners

The annual Parkes Rotary Club Chrsitmas raffle was recently drawn and here are the winners

Mid West Media  >  
16 Jan 2025
Easy Come Easy Go troupe stands out in a crowd
Community

Easy Come Easy Go troupe stands out in a crowd

“We spend a year planning the outfits,“ said group who’s been attending for a number of years

Christine Little  >  
14 Jan 2025
Rhonda celebrates 80th by busking
Community

Rhonda celebrates 80th by busking

For her 80th birthday Parkes woman Rhonda Brain OAM wanted to busk at Elvis Festival

Mid West Media  >  
14 Jan 2025
Jenny transforms scarf collection into festival outfit
Community

Jenny transforms scarf collection into festival outfit

Jenny Dollin found an innovative solution to address her growing Elvis scarf collection

Christine Little  >  
13 Jan 2025
Sport
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Top gong for Sarah as sport stars recognised
Sport

Top gong for Sarah as sport stars recognised

Sarah Hartin and Ryker Moore are our Sportspeople of the Year

Christine Little  >  
18 hours ago
Henry is the 'star of the stars'
Sport

Henry is the ‘star of the stars’

Henry Kross was presented the Ron Harrison OAM Rising Star Award on Australia Day

Christine Little  >  
14 hours ago
Club hosts cracker finals of Mid West Singles
Bowls

Club hosts cracker finals of Mid West Singles

Parkes Railway Bowling Club’s first report for 2025

Mid West Media  >  
23 Jan 2025
Sporting clubs mourn loss of big supporter
Bowls

Sporting clubs mourn loss of big supporter

The late Michael Craft was a stalwart to many sporting clubs in Parkes

Mid West Media  >  
23 Jan 2025
Blustery winds don't blow Elliott off his game
Golf

Blustery winds don’t blow Elliott off his game

Lindsay Elliott shot a 71 net to clinch the prize for the day

Mid West Media  >  
23 Jan 2025
Precious gains and escapades, lady bowlers living it up
Bowls

Precious gains and escapades, lady bowlers living it up

There’s much to talk about the second week for our lady bowlers

Mid West Media  >  
23 Jan 2025
One point the difference in Edwards' twin-town victory
Golf

One point the difference in Edwards’ twin-town victory

Bogan Gate’s Steve Edwards scrapes home by a point to win twin-towns veterans competition

Mid West Media  >  
23 Jan 2025
Trio just a fraction shy of a perfect score
Sport

Trio just a fraction shy of a perfect score

Three shooters were between 0.05-0.12 away from a perfect score

Mid West Media  >  
23 Jan 2025
Best of the best on show
Sport

Best of the best on show

Parkes Shire Sport Awards nominees have been revealed

Mid West Media  >  
23 Jan 2025
Parkes hockey trio on tour in Asia
Sport

Parkes hockey trio on tour in Asia

In brief: Parkes has three players currently on an Asian tour with the Australian Country U21s

Mid West Media  >  
18 Jan 2025
Autumn Futsal competition around the corner
Sport

Autumn Futsal competition around the corner

Parkes Bowling and Sports Club is hosting another futsal competition in 2025

Mid West Media  >  
17 Jan 2025
Holiday break doesn't slow down Elliott
Golf

Holiday break doesn’t slow down Elliott

In A grade Jack Elliott went back to back after winning the last event in ’24

Mid West Media  >  
16 Jan 2025
Drivers thrilled with wins in front of big Elvis crowd
Sport

Drivers thrilled with wins in front of big Elvis crowd

Big crowds attend Elvis At The Trots during festival to witness some hot competition

Mid West Media  >  
16 Jan 2025
Tensions high in championship as Mark shows he's all class
Bowls

Tensions high in championship as Mark shows he’s all class

It was neck and neck the entire championship match between Mark Fitzalan and Dave Reilly

Mid West Media  >  
16 Jan 2025
Events
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So much to celebrate in the shire
Events

So much to celebrate in the shire

Parkes Shire citizens come together to celebrate and recognise each other on Australia Day

Christine Little  >  
26 Jan 2025
What's on in and around Parkes
Events

What’s on in and around Parkes

What’s on in and around Parkes

Mid West Media  >  
23 Jan 2025
Come together this Australia Day
Events

Come together this Australia Day

The Parkes Shire is ready to celebrate Australia Day

Christine Little  >  
23 Jan 2025
Best parade entrants in the spotlight
Events

Best parade entrants in the spotlight

Here are the winners of the Parkes Elvis Festival Street Parade

Mid West Media  >  
21 Jan 2025
Winners of the senior look-a-like competitions
Events

Winners of the senior look-a-like competitions

Every year the Parkes Elvis Festival hosts look-a-like and tribute competitions

Mid West Media  >  
21 Jan 2025
Rural
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First sheep sale of the year saw over 37,000 head
Rural

First sheep sale of the year saw over 37,000 head

This week’s market reports from the Central West Livestock Exchange

Madeline Blackstock  >  
10 Jan 2025
Homegrown Parkes 2025 planning underway
Rural

Homegrown Parkes 2025 planning underway

Looking at Landcare

Madeline Blackstock  >  
10 Jan 2025
Cattle numbers down for final sale of the year, prices mixed
Rural

Cattle numbers down for final sale of the year, prices mixed

Central West Livestock Exchange weekly market reports

Madeline Blackstock  >  
20 Dec 2024
Cropswap back for 2025
Rural

Cropswap back for 2025

Crop Swap will be back at the March 2025 Homegrown Parkes event!

Madeline Blackstock  >  
19 Dec 2024
Wet and windy sale day larger offering of lambs
Rural

Wet and windy sale day larger offering of lambs

Forbes Central West Livestock Exchange weekly market reports

Mid West Media  >  
07 Dec 2024
Regional
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Teen allegedly leads police on pursuit through region in stolen car
Police and Courts

Teen allegedly leads police on pursuit through region in stolen car

A 14-year-old boy is now in police custody after weekend pursuit

Mid West Media  >  
20 Jan 2025
Maltese ETA takes top honours in Ultimate Contest
News

Maltese ETA takes top honours in Ultimate Contest

Malta’s Josuel Grech has been crowned the 2025 Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest champion

Mid West Media  >  
12 Jan 2025
'Best five days of the year' says long-time Elvis Festival goer
Community

‘Best five days of the year’ says long-time Elvis Festival goer

What keeps bringing fans back to the Parkes Elvis Festival year after year?

Christine Little  >  
13 Jan 2025
Postie bikes raise awareness for Wings4Kidz charity
News

Postie bikes raise awareness for Wings4Kidz charity

Postie bikes are headed back to Parkes in April for a special cause

Madeline Blackstock  >  
13 Jan 2025
Jenny transforms scarf collection into festival outfit
Community

Jenny transforms scarf collection into festival outfit

Jenny Dollin found an innovative solution to address her growing Elvis scarf collection

Christine Little  >  
13 Jan 2025
Events you simply can't miss at the Parkes Elvis Festival
Events

Events you simply can’t miss at the Parkes Elvis Festival

Here’s our list of ‘must-do’s’ to help you get the most out of your Elvis Festival experience

Christine Little  >  
07 Jan 2025
Customise your Parkes Elvis Festival Program
Events

Customise your Parkes Elvis Festival Program

The Parkes Elvis Festival now has an app allowing festival goers to customise their own program

Madeline Blackstock  >  
08 Jan 2025
The day Hilda met Elvis in her home in Germany
News

The day Hilda met Elvis in her home in Germany

Parkes Elvis Festival goer shares her story of rare interaction with Elvis Presley

Christine Little  >  
08 Jan 2025
Get to know your headline acts
Events

Get to know your headline acts

For the first time ever, Parkes Elvis Festival has three international headline acts

Mid West Media  >  
08 Jan 2025